HC Deb 22 May 1986 vol 98 c311W
Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received concerning the changes in the eligibility of students to claim benefits.

Mr. Newton

Since publication of the White Paper we have received approximately 1,230 written representations and inquiries on the proposals which were put to the Social Security Advisory Committee and the local authority associations on 7 January.